Mary Esther officials weigh options after sudden cancellation of animal control contract

Mary Esther officials weigh options after sudden cancellation of animal control contract Collin Bestor June 23, 2025 6:21 pm Mary Esther In Brief: ๐Ÿพ PAWS abruptly ends contract with Mary Esther, leaving the city without animal control services. ๐Ÿ“ˆ New contract proposed higher rates, prompting council concerns over fairness and financial burden. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Officials weigh […]

Florida Wildlife Commission Advances Bear Hunt Rules

Florida black bear standing in tall grass, looking to the side in a sunlit forest clearing

Florida Wildlife Commission Advances Bear Hunt Rules Staff Reports May 22, 2025 10:18 am Government, News, State Government, Wildlife In Brief: ๐Ÿป Floridaโ€™s wildlife agency voted to advance a proposed rule allowing black bear hunting to return to the state. FWC says hunting could help manage bear populationsโ€”but critics question its necessity and impact. ๐Ÿ“ […]

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A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.